Keeping your source code managed, safe and compliant
Author: Jonathan Golan, Catherine De Ruyter De Wildt, Andrew Slapp, Sneha Kalva
Concerned about the security of your code in the cloud? You’re far from alone. Today, your organisation’s competitive advantage lies in its ability to innovate. That innovation often comes down to your code, making it a material asset that needs bulletproof security and protection.
When organisations protect their assets from serious operational risks such as fraud, data theft, and employee error, they often overlook one critical asset: their source code. It’s a serious oversight, and one that leaves many organisations highly exposed.
These organisations fail to see their software code for what it is: a critical asset and a key dependency for running critical business processes. As a consequence, they neither know nor manage the risks associated with these assets, leaving themselves exposed to security breaches.
In today’s digital economy, every line of code can be a competitive differentiator, determining success or failure in our fast-paced operating environment. That’s why, for any organisation seeking to both maintain a competitive edge and commit to regulatory compliance, a comprehensive approach to source-code management is essential.
Think of your own situation. If someone asked you to list all of your organisation’s software code, could you? What if you were also asked to specify which code was proprietary intellectual property (IP) and which supported critical parts of your business operations? Would you know the answer? If not, how long would it take to find out?